Cost of Living in Male

Summary of cost of living in Male, Maldives:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 62,129.1Kč (46,342.1Rf), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 17,272.0Kč (12,883.2Rf), excluding rent.
  • Male is 45.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Male is, on average, 57.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 113.96 Kč 93.85-134.07
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 804.40 Kč 469.23-2,413.19
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 201.10 Kč 160.88-201.10
Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) 100.55 Kč 93.85-241.32
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 100.55 Kč 53.63-201.10
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 72.62 Kč 26.81-160.88
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 29.05 Kč 20.11-46.92
Bottled Water (12 oz) 6.03 Kč 4.02-13.41
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 38.48 Kč 26.81-46.92
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 29.92 Kč 19.46-36.49
White Rice (1 lb) 12.53 Kč 3.04-21.28
Eggs (12, Large Size) 37.00 Kč 32.18-48.26
Local Cheese (1 lb) 85.14 Kč 27.37-158.11
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 57.77 Kč 42.57-85.14
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 87.57 Kč 60.81-133.79
Apples (1 lb) 41.05 Kč 24.32-48.65
Bananas (1 lb) 34.97 Kč 18.24-48.65
Oranges (1 lb) 43.58 Kč 30.41-48.65
Tomatoes (1 lb) 30.41 Kč 18.24-39.53
Potatoes (1 lb) 15.20 Kč 10.95-24.32
Onions (1 lb) 11.25 Kč 7.30-18.24
Lettuce (1 Head) 49.16 Kč 33.52-93.85
Bottled Water (50 oz) 10.05 Kč 6.70-20.11
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) 201.10 Kč 107.25-670.33
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 60.33 Kč 40.22-87.14
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 33.52 Kč 26.81-40.22
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 288.24 Kč 160.88-321.76
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 13.41 Kč 9.38-20.11
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 603.30 Kč 582.90-670.33
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 40.22 Kč 40.22-113.96
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 64.73 Kč 64.73-64.73
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 268.13 Kč 100.55-335.17
Gasoline (1 Liter) 18.98 Kč 18.10-20.11
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 670,331.64 Kč 536,265.31-804,397.96
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 703,848.22 Kč 670,331.64-737,364.80
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 2,600.89 Kč 1,608.80-4,692.32
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 636.82 Kč 536.27-804.40
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 1,558.52 Kč 871.43-3,753.86
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 1,581.98 Kč 1,072.53-2,010.99
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 893.78 Kč 670.33-670.33
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 201.10 Kč 180.99-214.51
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 3,686.82 Kč 2,681.33-8,193.69
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 73,585.66 Kč 48,263.88-109,331.09
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 882.60 Kč 335.17-1,340.66
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 1,166.38 Kč 402.20-2,145.06
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 1,850.12 Kč 670.33-3,351.66
Men's Leather Business Shoes 1,061.36 Kč 804.40-1,608.80
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 20,210.50 Kč 17,428.62-22,791.28
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 15,333.84 Kč 13,406.63-21,450.61
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 40,104.98 Kč 32,175.92-48,800.14
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 32,156.77 Kč 26,813.27-40,219.90
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 6,147.23 Kč 3,351.63-10,329.72
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 3,645.71 Kč 2,491.01-4,692.28
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 22,835.03 Kč
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 14.00 10.00-15.00

Prices in Male

This city had 274 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors.
Last update: 3 December 2025
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